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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 868.71 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 868.71 and 349.73 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 868.71 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/868.71 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 868.71 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 303,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,809.60/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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